CHAPTER TWENTY SIX
Sebastian stood there in the wake of Sophia’s announcement, barely able to believe what he’d heard.
“After everything she’s done, you’re going to let her go?” he asked, looking down at Angelica.
Sophia nodded. “It has to end somewhere. Guards, take Milady d’Angelica to collect her things, escort her to the stables, and send her on her way.”
“No,” Sebastian said. He swallowed. “I mean… I’ll do it. If Angelica is leaving, then there are things I want to say.”
Sophia hesitated only a moment before she nodded her assent. Sebastian guessed she was thinking of everything that had been between him and Angelica. He put a hand on her shoulder.
“You don’t need to worry,” he said. “I just want to see for myself that she’s gone.”
He leaned down to kiss Sophia.
“Hurry back,”
